CN100350363C - Flexible computer input - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a 'Flexible Computer Input', determined from the data from a touch-sensitive input surface for fingertip positions and pressure trigger regions in comparison with a stored topography for the input signal of a computer. The base topography (base positions of the fingertips) and the layout topography (arrangement of the target pressure points) determined therefrom, can be changed and can thus be adjusted to ergonomically match individual hands and working practices. Said topography may be dynamically altered: progressive changes may be made (for example displacements of the hands, reductions in the average separations) and allowed for, such that a matching of the inputs to individual practices occurs. (See FIG. 1) An input surface which is as transparent as possible displays layouts or objects and works like a touchscreen or visualized touch area. An optional fine-motor feedback can be achieved by means of a surface of elastic construction with a determined geometry. The input is suitable for simplifying various tasks by the simultaneous recognition of two (or more) fingers.
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Here " computer input flexibly " of Miao Shuing is characterized in that, from the information relevant with the base position of this finger tip, with from the measurement data that acts on the susceptible input plane that finger tip is set up thereon, it is identified for the last signal and the character of computing machine, and when doing like this, itself adapts to gimmick and work habit seriatim and dynamically.
Common computer input keyboard need be trained to impact the key of specific row, therefore keeps specific distance.But in fact, data inputs can be suitable for special gimmick and work habit because the just basic distance that exists of important factor, when work, its can easily be changed and respectively and dynamically (perhaps little by little) adapt to.Therefore, obtain the advantage of ergonomics.Especially, for the shape of different hands and typewriting custom, the plane of the tactile sensing that extends in unbroken mode is easily and visual control.For example, by means of the special distribution profile that dynamically adapts to, few relatively moving with typewriting fast is possible.
Here " computer input flexibly " of Miao Shuing is made up of (rather than conventional key) responsive plane (that is the input plane of being made up of a plurality of input planes district) and software scenario (that is method).This device is determined character (for example, alphabetic signal or control signal) from the home position (" basic profile ") of ten finger tips with from the position of exerting pressure, especially in the typewriting mode.That is to say, because the position of hand and the action of hand,, produce relevant character by comparing with " distribution profile " applicatory temporarily perhaps in the utilization of level and smooth, responsive relatively input plane upward pressure.In dynamic typewriting mode, this control (with respect to basic profile) can be especially as automatically being adapted to gimmick and the special yardstick of typewriting custom, because this is suitable ergonomics.(this responsive plane optionally also can be used as (very big) tracking plate and use, and that is to say to replace mouse).
Therefore, three kinds of vision products are possible, for example:
(I) the first, current common touch-screen (for example, " board-like PC ") can utilize suitable software (similarly with reference to be described below conclusion) by means of this flexibly input system be upgraded, this touch-screen can be distinguished a spot pressure basically at every turn.It needs finger that the user applies him continuously to carry out training to a certain degree.(" simple touch screen shows ")
(II) the second, the touch-screen in lower district (for example, " board-like PC ") can replenish by the flat surface sensor system, and the flat surface sensor system can handle a plurality of finger positions simultaneously.In this case, though as the result who for example increases the sophisticated sensor matrix, visual quality a bit reduces, and it enough represents this distribution profile.(because these PC types little, light weight usually do not have conventional keyboard in a word, thereby they can also use this to import flexibly, and this is imported flexibly and can be suitable for ergonomics and individuality).(" demonstration of touch-screen class ")
(III) the 3rd, independent keyboard or input block that level and smooth relatively responsive input plane can be reserved as computing machine use.This plane translucence is to a certain degree enough represented this distribution profile (perhaps target).Optionally, for example, the result as the elastic force of the operator's control plane with the specific transversal section use of effect (trigger) can cause the feedback with accurate form here.(" as seen touching the plane shows ")
This " computer input flexibly " is characterized in that, at first by means of in the projection of similar scale, especially utilize processor to have the fact of " the basic profile " of finger tip, from wherein similarly obtaining " distribution profile ", can compare with " distribution profile " applicatory temporarily with each measurement point that pressure activated (the perhaps input plane district of Ji Huoing) wherein takes place.The character of wanting or from this relation, obtain in the mode of directly delimiting uniquely.(for example, when only having the input plane of coarse mesh grid sensitivity) is necessary to discern each effective finger perhaps under certain conditions, so it can allow to determine relevant character (perhaps Xiang Guan order).Relation that this will be inquired or identifier are the profile with hand relevant (perhaps finger tip profile, as 10 expressions of circle in Fig. 1) basically.
To be used for specific character (for example, alphanumeric control character) signal uses some input, and it is handled by microprocessor or corresponding electronic data processing division in order to trigger.Especially this information (a) is used to push triggering or activates this input plane zone, (b) this information is used to discern the position of finger tip and (c) is used for using the information that triggers the basic profile of this character signal or control signal and distribute profile for final by processor.
(a) this activation or have the pressure activated of certain force and velocity characteristic can be measured on the responsive plane of continued operation (for example, mechanically, dynamo-electric, static, electronically or magnetically).(that is to say, the Yi Xia fact especially, this signal of simulated pressure and this signal of analog rate chronologically successively gradient should reach the value that can be set up.Therefore, except that, for example filtering, also intrinsic value in relative term) because it will produce one to point unconscious support in specific time efficient.
(b) location identifier (for example) of triggering pressure is prompted to the position of being described by mesh coordinate on the plane of sensitivity.This coordinate can also be determined a plurality of fingers simultaneously, for example based on the technical change of sensitive plane (perhaps use two kinds of different responsive methods, for example show the video image of profile).Therefore, can determine the instantaneous position of other finger.
(there is technical possibility, for example by means of touch-screen, graphic tablet, thin film planar, other machineries, electricity, plane static or the magnetic sensitivity.Existing " 5 line resistance technology " can be modified, and for example, utilizes " 6 line resistance technology " and provides additional information by means of spot pressure and finger position.Here, may must invest, equally below with reference to technical feasibility development.Though triggering pressure under only for all situations of a finger must be by localization, when its simultaneously or to trigger in method for inquiring (for example, for this plane per second 5 times) determines, the position of other finger should be determined).
(c) this processor always provides the basic profile (perhaps " template ") of 10 finger tips, and it represents the home position of hand.This profile is especially utilized with the form of the coordinate of 10 finger tips.(vide infra, have a plurality of methods that pre-determine this profile).This profile can be determined for each user respectively, and can dynamically be adapted on it.Distribute specific character to distribute profile to produce by (at first) basic profile to (the assisting) in input plane district.
To compare with distribution profile current, interim storage in this pressure activated position (the perhaps input plane district of this activation).The character of wanting or from this relation, obtain in the mode of directly delimiting uniquely.Perhaps (for example perhaps be necessary (each processor), when having unclear operation, perhaps when only having coarse input plane mesh grid) go to optimize this decision (with reference to below), perhaps removing to discern corresponding movable finger in addition (that is to say, left hand for example, middle finger), therefore therefore relevant character (perhaps Xiang Guan order) can be determined.
Therefore, this relation or the identifier of being inquired is relevant with this distribution profile.This basic profile (perhaps finger tip profile is as 10 expressions of circle in Fig. 1) at first is provided for the basis that similarly obtains, and from its (with supplementary mode), the projection by similar scale obtains comprehensively to distribute profile.This distributes profile can be described to fan-shaped or the input plane district, and it is specified by means of coordinate and it is ascribed to corresponding character or call allocation position.This basic profile covers or accurately definite common home position (for 8 fingers removing thumb, these are " A, S, D, F, J, K, L, O " traditionally) of character.Next, contiguous spot pressure position needs specific little displacement (being expressed as arrow in this accompanying drawing), so that reach corresponding character.The direction of this displacement can clearly be separated with the middle finger and the third finger.For forefinger and little finger of toe, this coordinate must be distinguished more subtly, because there are (on common system's meaning) a plurality of selections (referring to accompanying drawing).New rule can be assigned to thumb (for example, important command functions), because on common system's meaning, it is not actually and is used.Further distribution is in the distribution (below referring to a C and D) that distributes on the profile meaning.Therefore, (the having the ultimate value that can be provided with) of distributing profile also always from the hand profile, to draw.
This " input flexibly " is characterised in that optionally the position of a plurality of fingers and finger trigger action are determined on the susceptible input plane by the while (referring to claim 2) and estimated.As a result, might take simplified measurement and adapt to flexibly for each other user.Therefore narration here " importing flexibly " is characterized in that, it not only determines the position of finger, and the position of definite (simultaneously) a plurality of fingers, and based on this position, move and do to operate with (in varying degrees rapidly) on (relative) level and smooth, responsive plane, two three or until the pressure activated of ten fingers, produce control signal corresponding, and determine relevant character.This strategy can be suitable for specific task, and the ergonomics that therefore can be simplified and suit and " suitable is directly perceived ".
The pressure position displacement (perhaps activating the input plane district) that (corresponding to the hand profile of initialization or moment storage, referring to Fig. 1) carried out from the original position can be explained with following manner, and finally produced the decision of optimizing for specific signal:
A.) ultimate value (for example, 7mm) less than (can be provided with) in this displacement.This position is interpreted as the starting point of this finger.It produces the specific character middle finger " D " of left hand (for example, for).
B.) this displacement is greater than ultimate value.The direction of this displacement is interpreted as based on current template (on the meaning of the original position) activity relevant with specific finger.If this direction is moved beyond 7mm by make progress from the original position (for example), then character " E " is produced by the middle finger by means of left hand.
C.) if this displacement (for example, on the direction that makes progress) still ultimate value is (for example greater than second (can be provided with), 22mm), this is equivalent to skip a character row, therefore cause numeral (for example, " 3 ") be access in, perhaps specific order (for example, it also is set to the side of home position and following) is access in.As the result of this mode, it is enough to approximate hit that this is fan-shaped, and this displacement only must be different from the row before it fully.
D.) (basically) even complete input plane should have transparency to a certain degree as far as possible, so that use projection or the approximate current template that shows local allocation (distribution profile) of LED element.Therefore, might perhaps be used to the distribution (for example, for specific character or order) that is difficult to remember for the user along with eyes are coordinated the distribution that finger movement is used for farther distance.Decision below in this processor corresponding to this: the activation of the distributed outside position of a current template of influence (specific character, order or the like) always is interpreted as hitting these specific characters.
E.) by means of this input, that is, ten finger systems, it also is possible being withdrawed from " single finger " or " two finger modes " operation or key entry.Enter " outside " distribution district if " drift " of finger takes place (repetition), this is conspicuous, and therefore, in fact this distribution district does not distribute to this finger.When the position of perhaps working as remote holder was unclear for processor, this mode switched to connection.Irrelevant with the sign of the finger of each activation that applies with this pattern, assert before just or the template of storage is used to distribute this distributions character to operating position.(normally essential in fact) to watching.
F.) may (point) position of pushing simultaneously by means of two or more can easily determine in processor according to predetermined probability or priority (" options of filters ").
G.) may be by (for example in fuzzy mode, when the separatrix is hit) position or the input plane district hit, can effectively (for example point based on each, middle finger, it is moved upward 10mm, even and when existing the side uncertain, this is pushed and can also only refer to a specific character) sign (it still can be determined usually) be converted to signal or the character of wanting with high degree of probability.
This fundamental property importing flexibly is to adapt to individual and adapt to the ability of (referring to, claim 1,3,7,9 and 12 especially) of dynamic writing style.Basic profile (as original reference) that should interim storage, (thereby perhaps this result also temporarily the distribution profile of storage as auxiliary reference) can determine in the following manner:
-this profile can also be corresponding to simple linear grid on common QWERTY keyboard meaning.Can for example slightly change at its longitudinal extent and lateral extent.
-this profile can also be suitable for the shape of common hand by means of ergonomics ground, that is, this distribution be trapped among common hand around, it is put down in lax mode.Especially, this makes possibility corresponding to the different length of 10 fingers (referring to Fig. 1) with moving.
-special adaptive: still, by the result who puts down in lax mode, this profile can especially be used for each user in special mode to be determined and stores, so this profile can be introduced into as this finger.For this purpose, 10 all fingers should just not move placement comfily, and (for example, 2 seconds, conduct simultaneously was used for standardized startup character from the teeth outwards.This is applicable to the technical of more composite deformation, and it can feel a plurality of spot pressures simultaneously).Aspect simple technical distortion, it can only feel a spot pressure position (in the mode same with temporary touch-screen) simultaneously basically, and 10 all fingers should be similar at the home position that is used for standardization to be keyed in once continuously.-this " basic profile " also causes " distribution profile " result as similar projection on scale, for example, as the fact that also is similar to delimitation and the proportional result of distance between the finger tip of " basic profile " apart from the distance of another line that is somebody's turn to do " distribution profile ".
-dynamic the modification: this profile (profile that fundamental sum is distributed) and this operating characteristic value and ultimate value can little by little and dynamically be revised, especially in this operating period.That is, with this pattern, location point or spot pressure by finger is implemented usually that is to say, 10 common home position or distribution profiles of finger are deposited continuously.Usually whether suitable possible mild displacement of implementing and circuit distance is possible gradually changes by note and correction as conclusive.(for example, might per second measure 5 times and average on last 20 seconds, the character of perhaps finishing specific input plane district on last 20 seconds activates).Therefore, this user can little by little change him and places his hand and the mode of his writing style and typewriting custom.On this meaning, say, might be little by little or dynamically change a plurality of operating characteristic value and ultimate values of using by this processor.(especially, those are used to distinguish the geometric displacement that begins from home position, and perhaps for example those are used to distinguish the pressure activated of having a mind to of promptly skimming over or stop statically).Especially, the distance of on average being implemented determined with respect to another distributed lines and character sensitizing pulse (chronologically successively gradient), this character sensitizing pulse be average implement and whether suitable correction as conclusive.Thereby the type of projection also can be changed into the distribution profile from basic profile.That is to say that optionally, it also is possible for example finally moving the corresponding character of triggering with very little (perhaps special) gimmick.Therefore the key entry of control data and input can be reduced to the personnel's of depending on minimal control and move or the pressure activated operation.(along with the reduction of ultimate value, the size and the planar range of this distribution profile also are reduced).
This input system degree hereto is " can learn ".This arrangement makes 10 finger writing systems more attractive in appearance by means of the fact of the shape of the hand that itself is adapted to nature and special action.
By means of input plane with distribute this combination of profile flexibly, comfortable and to work fast is possible, it also forgives some mistake by means of filter function.When its when being automatic, take place for special hand shape and manual modification.(by means of in the projection that slightly makes progress in the heart, this plane can be made into to meet the requirement of the further ergonomics of hand).Present trend provides and is used for the light interface that can operate intuitively, this ergonomics, compatible and flexibly notion specialized market's chance is provided.
Determine the position (PosB) or the activation in input plane district and determine that the technical feasibility (for example) of the pressure activated (DruB) of a plurality of fingers can provide by means of following suggestion:
(meticulous in varying degrees) conductive material grid, it is present in fact among the input plane, allows finger position to determine by measuring resistance or electric capacity.
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On the grid meaning, this input plane is split into obvious in fact some form element.In a packetized elementary (for example, 70 * 150) on the meaning of specific resolution, it can carry out and can utilize, this measurement data that changes by finger contact in the middle of all these elements in capacitive measurement data in order, preferably gives processor to calculate the position (PosB) that this is determined, it is different from pressure activated, and in all cases, remove to calculate the determining of pressure activated (DruB) of a plurality of fingers.For example, electric conductor track and the insulation course of implementing by gas deposition can form feeder line to the point-like sensor.
The technical feasibility (for example) that perhaps is used for " demonstration of touch-screen curtain-like " can be made by the fact that pressure transducer (behavior is similar to and exerts pressure) substitutes by means of the vision pixel specific in the sensitizing range, described sensor stack (for example is added on them, the 5th all pixels, perhaps for example, the plane of 2 * 2 pixels must be substituted by pressure transducer in all fifth line of pixel).
This input plane is split into obviously clearly strip conductive element.In the specific resolution of bar packetized elementary (for example, 150) on the meaning, its can provide this processor in order, preferably also only in capacitive measurement data these elements pass through this measurement data that finger contact changes, to calculate definite position (PosB), it is different from pressure activated, and in all cases, go to calculate the determined pressure activated of a plurality of fingers (DruB).
Operate in 5 or 6 directions obviously clearly electric conductor 6 optical fiber technologies of existing 5 optical fiber technologies or proposition (also with reference to) and, provide the clear and definite position or the pressure activated position of this finger by means of the combination of input signal.
The existing method of touch-screen (for example, work by means of resistor, capacitor, field effect) be expanded: from this edge, this plane not only is capped at x or y direction of principal axis, and for example is capped at three different axles (that is to say, from 6 different " angle ").The clearly mode of difference that acquisition is used to estimate can obtain by correspondent frequency, and this frequency is by differently modulation (depending on direction).
This computer input optionally is characterised in that: this sensing system for example also can provide by means of electric field, this electric field is set up (per second repeatedly) in a plurality of directions, that is to say that it is used for measuring a plurality of finger positions simultaneously around periphery (especially for two fingers) and sets up (with reference to claim 11 and accompanying drawing 6).
Existing method about touch-screen (is for example used resistor, capacitor, field effect comes work) be expanded for: from the edge, according to measuring equipment with finger induction, covered 10 times last p.s. not only at x or y direction overlay planes, and at for example 6 different axles, just (can compare with the index dial of wrist-watch from 12 different " viewing angles ", the interior location of this wrist-watch is observed 12 times) so that obtain the data of relevant finger position.This comprises the induction field (seeming " the peripheral scan operation " of pointing to the center at the horizontal edge place) (with reference to Fig. 6) of setting up a periphery.From these data, may with the overlapped interpretation of each found some finger tip.(equally with reference to the appraisal procedure in the seismology investigation).This can cause a clear and definite direction, and for example for two fingers of locating simultaneously, and because significant especially bridging effect that is to say that this direction is that two fingers form each other.(demonstrating the bridging effect of a minimum) with the direction of this direction quadrature.
Input plane optional characteristic (with reference to claim 5) is, for activating or pressure activated, it provides a kind of feedback with accurate motive form, along with triggering power is surpassed apparently, this by means of a fact promptly, it uses elasticity (still may the be translucent) plane with certain geometry (this plane is horizontally placed in an almost flat locational narrow strut and supports), it is characterized in that its effect that utilizes trigger simultaneously and crooked effect, and can make by means of the method for extrusion molding especially.For the activation of pushing, the effect of trigger and crooked effect cause resistance to rise to a specific maximal value, and when the maximal value of resistance surpasses this collapse value (because narrow cross struts bending), and allow to push this plane by one section specific distance (for example 3mm), so that trigger control signal.
Therefore, definite position (PosB) and activation are provided, perhaps determine the technical feasibility of the pressure activated (DruB) of a plurality of fingers, this pressure activated has the feedback with the form of accurate motoricity, for example by means of following proposal: input plane (" touch area ") is by following structure: the plane smooth relatively on top is made up of the material of a kind of elasticity and transparent (or translucent), and the geometry with special xsect makes that this plane can be with a kind of special stressedly push by finger.Can be by having particular geometries (edge from two edges or only especially respectively, perhaps only edge but two flip-flop elements, see Fig. 2,4 and 5) triggering effect is set this special resistance, in such a way, and when this plane is pressed, play first meeting some rising is arranged a little, reach maximal value subsequently, resistance begins again to descend then, so that touch element can consciousness is arranged reliably touch the plane (especially printed circuit board (PCB)) under it.This can bring desirable feedback to be used to pointing mobile accurate motive form.
Come the feature of the above-mentioned input plane of work especially to be the fact with triggering and flecition, promptly it can be made by means of the method (seeing Fig. 2,4 and 5) of extrusion molding.Next, (a) complicated in essence formation level has been retained former state, (b) this product is cut out from the bottom, till the plane of running through top is retained, perhaps (c) from this product below (for example cut away, by thermal profile cutting or cut) a specific plane (plane of running through top is retained), be separated from each other until the support of trigger in the horizontal, that is to say each other induction (see figure 3) no longer strict under the situation of pushing.Under the situation of (c), under this plane, provide extra volume, the LED that for example holds therein.In next procedure, can on the bottom surface, make specific contact area by pushing conduction (being flexible simultaneously) material.In the end in step, this product can be welded on the printed circuit board (PCB).Particularly, this printed circuit board (PCB) laterally is equipped with conductive traces, and this conductive traces arrives the longitudinal splitter (in order to determine by detecting the spot pressure that resistance or electric capacity trigger, and with described as the signal transmission) of trigger.And this printed circuit board (PCB) especially is equipped with LED (perhaps LCD) element, and this element can be seen by transparent or translucent plane.For example the rib shape of elasticity input plane is arranged the stress that has reduced level.For example partly cut or cut away this planar structure from the bottom, parallel with the section of extrusion molding (that is to say that the direction with extrusion molding is horizontal), improve the method for the length of spring compressed of the various piece-space rely on-is provided each other simultaneously, for example, be used for the space of LED.For example, the single edges of trigger support system and two component models (Fig. 5) are still pushed a little easily, provide more volume for LED simultaneously.
The feature of this computer input is that also it can carry out other function, these functions provide to be measured and operation intuitively easily, especially by means of distinguishing two fingers (except the operation of QWERT keyboard) that (perhaps a plurality of) locate simultaneously.
For example, there is the consequent possibility that is used for automatic equipment controller or game console, this relies on a fact, and promptly this input plane can be used as the analog controller (for example two forefingers and two thumbs) of control signal (for example 4*2 equals 8, based on x and y direction) simultaneously.
For example, following measurement easily and application also may have this instruction list:
A) located and replaced the rolling function of two finger control screen displays of (for example being longer than 0.6 second) simultaneously.Replace this demonstration by this action of knocking, in other words, by the directly control of two fingers.
B) push two fingers (for example the time is longer than 0.3 second, and has the minimum space of 6mm) and moving towards one another simultaneously, control the change of the function/indication range of varifocal.
C) for example, push three fingers (for example, being longer than 0.3 second to 0.6 second) simultaneously thus connect next menu level.
The further application of this computing machine input is possible:
-being used for the keyboard of mobile phone, palm PC or other only have relatively little display screen or the equipment of input area (in order to adapt to, to be provided with and to be revised by user oneself).(replace display screen and keypad, mobile phone only has a flexible screen, and it allows different functions, and the function that inserts is similar to and clicks the mouse especially fast, is similar to shown object.Little display screen also can be visited the data of some apace by means of spool and varifocal function).
-be used for the input equipment of automatic equipment and user profile and prompt system
Display screen in the-vehicle (for example have map show), this screen surface can be used as (be associated, do not have ambiguity) input plane simultaneously on figure.
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-be used for the keyboard of compositor.
Person's control operation that the one-handed performance is convenient in this system.
Above-mentioned computer input also can be installed in (the hand shape and the typewriting custom that particularly meet the attribute and the power adapted to individual of ergonomics) on input plane or the hardware, its simultaneously (for example with reference to traditional touch-screen and product model above-mentioned (I)) only can operate the point (perhaps input plane zone) of an activation.For this purpose, must carry out initial standardization, by using ten finger typewritings continuously to the profile of individual's hand or basic profile (initialization).Typewriting as much as possible continuously then, and a plurality of finger does not contact simultaneously each other.By means of filter function (the static variation of supporting of for example conversion very slowly=only be too piece=only fly piece ground to contact), the contact of Chu Xianing simultaneously is uncovered, and is eliminated.
For example, the application of the computer input about common touch-screen described herein is easily because use the lower area of screen (for example) net (Web) of a kind of similar net (perhaps top be smooth and the bottom is a kind of layer of careful fine hair).This net (perhaps layer) is laid on some the specific some place (for example per in the x and y direction two millimeters) on the screen.The result, finger (standard of the correspondence of given screen) in fact can be positioned in lax more mode, and touch-screen is not estimated this point when pressure activated operation (activation), have only when surpassing a specific pressure, in fact only may apply simultaneously under the situation of accurate stressed (perhaps pressure) up to a finger, can amplify the result of trigger pip as the small-scale support point.
This thought mainly may rely on the ad hoc structure of supporting plane to combine (with reference to claim 5) with the thought of feedback with accurate motive form.
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1. one kind has the computer input equipment that sense of touch is imported surface and control module, this sense of touch input surface has a plurality of input surface regions, and control module is coupled to this input surface, in either case, especially the character of letter, numeral or other control character is assigned to specific input surface region, it is characterized in that:
The input surface region of character of distributing to the profile of grouping key can adapt to individual's hand, and dynamically adapts to by opertaing device during operation, and
This computer input equipment effect during operation, change the configuration of its key and make the configuration of its key adapt to individual's hand and custom, and
This equipment, especially in button and pattern, from (A) home position as 10 finger tips of " basic profile ", it should " basic profile " be a kind of template of always available type, and from the position of (B) the actual thump that carries out, it represents the position that this equipment is registered the finger stop continuously or pushed with weighted mean, comes definition character, and
Redistribute actual complete " the distribution profile " of a plurality of keys according to " basic profile ", it is the actual disposition of a plurality of buttons on the surface.
2. according to the computer input equipment of claim 1, it is characterized in that: this opertaing device is configured to detect simultaneously a plurality of contacts on this input surface.
3. according to the computer input equipment of claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that: in the starting stage, this opertaing device distributes an input surface region for each character, and it is relevant with the profile of this user's hand that this distribution is carried out.
4. according to the computer input equipment of claim 1 or 2, it is characterized in that: in the starting stage, this opertaing device scheme according to the rules distributes the input surface region to give each character, and this scheme is corresponding to the common distribution of the key of keyboard.
5. according to any one of previous claim or according to the computer input equipment of claim 12, it is characterized in that: this input surface region is coupled to the mechanically actuated switch, especially be coupled to a plurality of flip-flop elements, it is laterally expanded with respect to this surface, and especially can be made, so that the activation of this input surface region can be felt by means of pressing method.
6. according to one computer input equipment in the claim 1 to 5, it is characterized in that: sensor is assigned to this input surface region and is used for detect activating, this sensor electricapparatus ground, electric statically, work electronically and/or magnetically.
7. be used to handle especially method, it is characterized in that according to one computer input equipment of claim 1 to 6:
In first stage (starting stage), an input surface region on sense of touch input surface be assigned to the character that will import and
In second stage (operational phase), dynamically adapted to the distribution of character of input surface region.
8. according to the method for claim 7, it is characterized in that: this distribution in first stage is carried out according to predetermined scheme, preferably according to the distribution of common computer keyboard.
9. according to the method for claim 7, it is characterized in that: this distribution of carrying out in first stage is relevant with the profile of this user's hand, wherein for this purpose, at first this user must place his finger in the lip-deep i/o sites+of input, especially simultaneously or successively, detected and the character of this finger position is assigned to corresponding input surface region and wherein at last based on the finger position that detects, other character is assigned to other input surface region then.
10. according to one method in the claim 7 to 9, it is characterized in that: the character of distributing to an input surface region visually is shown to the user, makes this user can distinguish the distribution of all character.
11. according to one computer input equipment in the claim 1 to 6, it is characterized in that: when it is used simultaneously in a plurality of fingers, in two fingers, by means of importing at this on surface at the electric field of different directions to set up continuously rapidly, especially the electric field that per second is repeatedly set up on other direction, the activation of this input surface region can be distinguished.
12. computer input equipment, it has sense of touch input surface and opertaing device, this sense of touch input surface has a plurality of input surface regions, and opertaing device is coupled to this input surface, in either case, especially the character of letter, numeral or other control character is assigned to specific input surface region, and it is characterized in that: this opertaing device makes the input surface region of distributing to character adapt to the profile of this user's hand.
13. one or more computer input equipment according to claim 12 and claim 1 to 6 or 11.
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